Battery-free auto-shifting system is powered by the cyclist’s pedaling

While automatic gear-shifting for bikes isn't unheard of, such setups typically require batteries that have to be frequently recharged. This is not the case with Shimano's new Q'Auto system, however, as it draws on the rider's own pedaling power.

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Extraordinary kite-powered sailboat closes in on world speed record

Enjoy some hairy onboard footage as this alien spaceship of a sailboat records the second-fastest speed in history. The outright record is now well within reach, and this outrageous kite-powered boat is designed to absolutely smash it.

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Praga Bohema becomes the fastest pure combustion car around Top Gear track

It was not too long ago when a certain Stig was racing cars around the Dunsfold Aerodrome in the Bohema on Top Gear. This time, he raced a Praga Bohema around the same track, setting a time of 1:09.8 and breaking the track record.

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Ford camper van reinvents the RV game, fusing US grit & Euro panache

Grand Design RV brings American adventure and European luxury screaming together in its all-new Lineage VT camper van. The off-grid-ready rig offers a level of interior glamping luxury we're not used to seeing outside the European or custom markets.

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Ultralight, portable blade outboard motor now throttles remotely

Remigo launched its slim, portable e-outboard in the US just a few weeks back, and now it's adding a powerful accessory to the lineup. The new RemigoOne remote control lets the small e-boat captain control the throttle from anywhere on the vessel.

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Big, bold camper van outshines Winnebago Revel for 4×4 RV dominance

The Tiffin GH1 all-terrain camper van was one of the most pleasant RV surprises of 2024. Now Tiffin follows it up with the GH2, a stretched Sprinter AWD camper van that prices the same as a Winnebago Revel ... but with well more space.

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Stark Future becomes a rare profitable EV maker – and it did so with dirt bikes

"Successful EV manufacturer" ... now that’s not something you’d expect to hear all that often. A company that’s into cars might still have a chance, but you’d rarely hear about a two-wheel EV-maker producing numbers in the green. Enter Stark Future.

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Hyundai’s robo-charger tops up EVs at one of world’s largest airports

Plugging in a charging cable to top up your electric car's battery is not exactly rocket science, but we're finally approaching the robot age so why not let the bots do it? That's just what Hyundai is aiming to do at an airport in South Korea.

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